Note on the ritual of giving food: the cup should be large, the millet should be plentiful and clean

施食仪轨注意：杯子要大、小米要多、干净

Giving food, which was prescribed by Buddha Shakyamuni himself, is held with great blessing.

----- Zhuge Changqing

    Do not do evil, practice all good deeds, keep releasing and giving food, and you will get what you ask for.

  Zhuge Changqing tells those who are fortunate that if they are filial to their parents, if they continue to do penance, let go of life, give food, chant the Buddha's name, print sutras, eat vegetarianism and return the blessings, "in three days, in three months, in three years", they will have a miraculous induction.

  Recently, many people have asked questions about the size of the cup and the amount of rice to use.

     Mr. Zhuge Changqing suggested that the cups should be as big as possible and the rice should be as much as possible.

    Some sentient beings have also asked questions about their dreams after changing from a large cup to a small one: they dreamt that when they attended a banquet, many people said to them that they did not have enough rice to eat and some said they did not have any water.

   Why was this?

   The main reason was that the cups were smaller and there was less rice.

   How to choose a cup and how much millet is good?

   The following is an explanation for Mr Zhuge Changqing.

    First, we recommend using a large plastic cup with a lid (see photo).

Zhuge Changqing: Such cups are available in supermarkets (more than 400 ml) and can be purchased at any time.

   It is recommended to use large cups, which have three main advantages.

   Firstly, the amount of food and water contained is large, which gives great merit to the food giving.

   The second is that it is easy to carry around, both locally and when you leave for overseas.

   Thirdly, for those who are not comfortable giving food, they can put the cup in their bag or car and do it at any time.

    Zhuge Changqing reminds that three things should be noted when changing cups.

    1. Those who started with a small cup can change to a large cup.

    2. If you start with a large cup, do not change it to a small one.

    3. When you go out to give food, you can communicate with the spirits and say, "I need to tighten the lid for the convenience of giving food". Then tighten the lid of the cup, put it in your pocket, bag or car, open it when you arrive at the scene, and throw it out with your face to the east and in an oblique direction.

    Secondly, it is recommended to have more millet, close to a spoonful in total (see photo)

    Zhuge Changqing: The total amount of millet in this photo is close to one tablespoon. When doing the "chanting of the eight Buddha's trumpets to take the millet", you can chant the Buddha's trumpet 3-4 times and "put your thumb, forefinger and middle finger together" to take the millet 3-4 times in a row.

    1. If you have a small amount at the beginning, you can increase it.

    2. If you have more at the beginning, you cannot reduce it.

   3. When giving food, you can place the cup on the table or on the floor.

    Zhuge Changqing: You do not need to hold it in your hands when doing the ritual. You can put the cups on the table or on the floor.

     4. The cups, water and rice should be kept clean.

   Zhuge Changqing: Those who give food, should always insist that the cup, water and rice, are clean.

  1. Take care that the cups do not produce dirt.

  2. The water should be clean and free from dirt.

  3. The rice should be clean and free from debris, insects, etc.

  Thank you to the kind-hearted "Good Fortune" for providing the photos.

    The food should be in accordance with the rituals. For those who are fortunate enough, please read more of Zhuge Changqing's related Sina blog posts.

   Zhuge Changqing wishes all those who have honoured their parents, done good deeds, given food, and donated scriptures a great deal of good fortune and blessings.

  Zhuge Changqing wishes all sentient beings all over the world prosperity, good fortune, success and happiness!

   Zhuge Changqing suggests that beginners can do the following.

   Firstly, read the alms-giving ritual (written version) a few times. Familiarize yourself with the basic concepts, the basic content of the alms giving.

   We suggest that you, copy or print it out for easy understanding.

   Those who are lucky enough to have a mobile phone can read it on their phones.

    Food Giving Ritual: Zhuge Changqing's 15-step Food Giving Ritual (text)

   http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_49e5f6df0102uwzq.html

   Secondly, read the food-giving rituals (pictorial version) a few times. Familiarise yourself with the basic actions and elements of food giving.

   Giving Food Rituals: Zhuge Changqing's 15-step Giving Food Ritual (pictorial)

   http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_49e5f6df0102uxvu.html

   Thirdly, watch the food-giving ritual (video version) several times. Formally start giving food.

   Giving Food Rituals: Zhuge Changqing's 15-step Giving Food Ritual (video)

    http://www.56.com/u76/v_MTIxMzE2NDI1.html?qq-pf-to=pcqq.group

   Zhuge Changqing recommends that those who are lucky enough to be able to do so first watch the overall video a few times.

   Then focus on the "Part 3: Complete demonstration of Zhuge Changqing's 15-step almsgiving ritual" and study it against it. Prepare to start giving food.

   Zhuge Changqing teaches a quick way for those who wish to study the video on giving food ----

   Firstly, familiarise yourself with the video version of the almsgiving ritual.

   Secondly, focus on the third part of the almsgiving ritual video.

   Third, prepare your own cup, water and millet and place them on the table.

   Fourthly, play the "Part 3" food giving demonstration directly and simulate it for yourself.

   Fifthly, after a few simulations, you will soon learn how to give food.

施食，是佛祖释迦牟尼佛亲自开示的，持之以恒，福报巨大。

----- 诸葛长青

    诸恶莫作，众善奉行，持续放生、施食，有求必应。

  诸葛长青告诉有缘者，只要孝敬父母，只要持续忏悔、放生、施食、念佛号、印经书、吃素等并认真回向，“快则三天、中则三月、慢则三年”就会有神奇感应。

  最近很多有缘者提出问题，不知道杯子多大的好、用米多少为好。

     诸葛长青老师建议有缘者：施食的杯子尽可能大一些、小米尽量多一些。

    也有一些有缘者提问，自己把大杯子换成了小杯子后，结果做梦：梦到出席宴会，很多人对他说饭不够吃的，有的说没喝到水。

   这是为什么呢？

   主要原因是杯子小了、米少了。

   如何选用杯子、多少小米为好？

   以下为诸葛长青老师说明。

    一、建议选用大的塑料带盖水杯（见照片）。

诸葛长青：此种杯子超市里都有（400毫升以上），可以随时购买。

   建议选用大杯子，具有三大好处：

   一是装食物量、装水量大，施食功德大；

   二是携带方便，不论是在当地和到外地出发都可以用。

   三是不方便施食的人，可以把杯子放进包里或者车上，随时进行。

    诸葛长青提醒换杯子注意三点：

    1、一开始用小杯子的，可以换成大杯子。

    2、一开始用大杯子的，不要换成小杯子。

    3、外出施食，可以和生灵们沟通一下，说“为了施食方便，所以需要拧紧盖子”。然后把杯子的盖子拧紧，放进兜里、包里或者车上，到了现场打开，面着东方、使劲向斜上方泼出去就可以。

    二、建议多一些小米，总量接近一羹匙（见照片）

    诸葛长青：这个照片上的小米，总量接近一羹匙。具体在做施食仪轨中“念八佛号取小米”的时候，可以念3-4遍佛号，“大拇指、食指、中指合到一起”连续取3-4次。

    1、一开始少的，可以增多。

    2、一开始多的，不能减少。

   三、施食的时候，可以把杯子放在桌子上或者地上。

    诸葛长青：做仪轨的时候不需要用手拿着。可以把杯子放在桌子上或者地上。

     四、杯子、水、米，要保持干净。

   诸葛长青：施食者，要经常坚持杯子、水、米，是否干净，如果不干净，会影响施食效果。

  1、注意杯子不要产生污垢。

  2、水要干净，无污浊。

  3、米，要干净，无杂物、无虫子等。

  感谢有缘者“善德福报”提供照片。

    施食要符合仪轨。有缘者可以多看诸葛长青相关新浪博文。

   诸葛长青祝福天下孝敬父母、行善积德、放生施食、捐印经书的有缘者富贵吉祥、福报巨大。

  诸葛长青祝福天下有缘者富贵吉祥、心想事成、万事如意！

   诸葛长青建议初学者可以这样做施食：

   一是看几遍施食仪轨（文字版本）。熟悉施食基本概念、基本内容；

   建议大家，抄写或者打印出来，便于了解。

   有手机的有缘者可以在手机上看。

    施食仪轨：诸葛长青十五步骤施食仪规（文字）

   http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_49e5f6df0102uwzq.html

   二是看几遍施食仪轨（图画版本）。熟悉施食基本动作、基本内容；

   施食仪轨：诸葛长青十五步骤施食仪规（图画）

   http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_49e5f6df0102uxvu.html

   三是看几遍施食仪轨（视频版本）。正式开始施食。

   施食仪轨：诸葛长青十五步骤施食仪规（视频）

    http://www.56.com/u76/v_MTIxMzE2NDI1.html?qq-pf-to=pcqq.group

   诸葛长青建议有缘者先看几遍整体视频。

   然后重点看“第三部分：诸葛长青施食仪轨十五步骤完整演示”，对照学习。准备开始做施食。

   诸葛长青教给有缘者一个快速学习施食视频方法----

   一是熟悉施食仪轨视频版内容。

   二是侧重施食仪轨视频第三部分。

   三是自己准备好杯子、水、小米，放在桌子上。

   四是直接播放“第三部分”施食演示，自己对照进行模拟。

   五是模拟几次之后，你就会很快学会施食了。

What are the acts of abstaining from killing and releasing

 戒杀与放生的行为包括哪些

 1. Do not kill a living being with your own hands.

　　2. Do not abet others to kill.

　　3. Do not help others to kill.

　　4. Abstain from eating meat.

　　5. Do not engage in trades related to killing.

　　6、Whenever there is worship, regardless of what is being worshipped, use vegetarian dishes, flowers and fruit, not animal gifts.

　　7. If you see someone killing a human being, you should discourage them or buy the animal to be slaughtered with money and release it. If this does not work, or if the person does not sell the animal, then you should have compassion for the slaughtered animal, and even better if you can recite the Buddha's name or mantra for it.

　　8. Do not abuse the animal.

　　9、Other actions that are contrary to killing.

　　10. Abstain from killing and releasing animals yourself, and advise others to do the same. 

   1、不亲手杀生。

　　2、不教唆别人杀生。

　　3、不帮助别人杀生。

　　4、戒除肉食。

　　5、不从事与杀生有关的行业。

　　6、凡有祭拜，不管拜的是什么，一律用素菜、鲜花、水果，不用牲礼。

　　7、见人杀生，应加劝阻，或用钱将临宰之动物买而放之。若劝阻无效，或他不卖，则应对被杀之动物起同情心，若能为它念佛号或往生咒更好。

　　8、不虐待动物。

　　9、其他与杀生行为相反之行为。

　　10、自己戒杀放生，也劝别人戒杀放生。 

(This article is an original article by Zhuge Changqing, and the pictures are selected from the Internet. Welcome to forward it, and please indicate the source for forwarding)

Introduction to Zhuge Changqing: Zhuge Changqing, the inheritor and promoter of traditional Chinese culture, is willing to "learn from sages, promote virtue, revitalize China and benefit the world" together with people with the same ideals in the world.

(Zhuge Changqing: zhuge8031@163.com ）

Zhuge Changqing mailbox：

zhuge8031@163.com

Zhuge Changqing's Chinese Dream

Learn from sages and carry forward virtue

Revitalizing China for the benefit of the world

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诸葛长青简介：诸葛长青，中国国学传统文化传承弘扬者，愿与天下志同道合者一起“学习圣贤、弘扬善德、振兴中华、造福世界”。

（诸葛长青：zhuge8031@163.com）

Zhuge Changqing mailbox：

zhuge8031@163.com

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